Tha Kim
Modesto,CA
Summary
At Spanos Court Surgery Center, I excelled as a Sterile Processing Technician, enhancing patient safety through meticulous sterilization and maintaining equipment integrity. My expertise in steam and sterrad sterilization and proven problem-solving abilities led to increased compliance with infection control standards. I streamlined communication between departments, ensuring the availability of sterile medical equipment. For me, I work independently. I have to be able to read the surgery schedule as well as the procedure.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Sutter Memorial Medical Center
09.2001 - Current
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Followed OSHA, FDA, and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Inspected sterile package integrity before distribution.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when troubleshooting issues with autoclaves or other sterilization equipment.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instruments
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Increased compliance with infection control standards through regular inspection and maintenance of sterilizers.
- Facilitated seamless communication between departments, coordinating equipment needs and availability with clinical staff.
- Achieved high levels of accuracy in record-keeping, logging important data related to sterilization cycles and equipment usage.
- Special skills in eye instruments, ear, nose, and throat.
Education
No Degree - Dental Assisting
Nova Institute Health Technology
Whittier, CA10.1997
Skills
- Steam Sterilization
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- Decontamination procedures
- Sterile Storage
- Steam Autoclaves Operation
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Instrument Decontamination
- Recording biologicals
- Instrument Sterilization
- Ultrasonic Cleaning
- Low-Temperature Sterilization
- Ordering Supplies
- Problem-Solving
- Instrument Cleaning and Sterilization
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Sutter Memorial Medical Center
09.2001 - Current
No Degree - Dental Assisting
Nova Institute Health Technology
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